Description
Pineapple cupcakes topped with cherry buttercream are a delightful tropical treat that will transport your taste buds straight to paradise. These fluffy cupcakes blend the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh pineapple with rich, creamy cherry frosting. Perfect for summer parties, birthdays, or just a little indulgence at home, they’re sure to brighten any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup crushed fresh pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cherry jam
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add cake flour and baking powder while alternating with crushed pineapple; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each liner two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and powdered sugar until smooth; add milk and cherry jam and mix until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra tropical flavor, consider adding shredded coconut on top of the frosting. If you prefer a richer taste, substitute coconut milk for whole milk in the frosting.